The one thing EVERY filmmaker needs to know
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10 ай бұрынWith so many amazing advances in the technology we use to create, it’s easy to overlook the most fundamental tool we have: light. Knowing how to shape and master light will help your work stand out and be truer to your vision.
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@AiringAustin 10 ай бұрын
"Painters shape paint, musicians shape sound, and cinematographers shape light" That is such a great way of explaining it!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Glad that resinated with you! And thanks for watching man!
@alibabaei5968 10 ай бұрын
All visual artists actually play with light in one way or another.
@AABB-px8lc 10 ай бұрын
After you got costly world top FX3 with insanely low noise sensor, as lowest hardware, yes, time to make "light is everything" snob flex. Not first, not last.
@isaahedits6714 10 ай бұрын
i just wanna say that God, Mary and Jesus love you so much! They saved me from cancer (without any tratament just praying) and They are with you❤
@mrockstudios8112 10 ай бұрын
so cinematographers shape the light is result will be a video without sound. lol . Movie is a lot of things.
@kyleemariekao 10 ай бұрын
One of my favorites we've put together in a long time. Proud to be by your side and watch you grow and help others, always!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
You are my rock. I love you
@williamalexanderr Ай бұрын
Bro that Bathroom shot is INSANE !
@CreativeRyan 10 ай бұрын
Bro. You put so much work & effort into this video, I appreciate that. Fire 🔥
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
I appreciate that Ryan! Thank you!! 🙏
@mikomo-5530 10 ай бұрын
@@RyanKao wow!! Ryan comment. UNREAL )))) Good luck!
@Undercoverbat95 3 ай бұрын
@@mikomo-5530Jesus loves you all ❤️ his the only why to heaven❤
@studiosoul 10 ай бұрын
This is brilliant. I’ve been intimated with working with artificial light sources. But videos like this really help break that down through education and understanding. Thanks for making this! There aren’t a lot out there done this way 🙏🏼
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you watching!!
@moviesmadebymike 10 ай бұрын
This is the first video of yours I’ve seen since some of those earlier ones you referenced that featured briefly here. You’ve changed quite a bit (in a good way) - I can’t quite put my finger on it but I think ultimately it comes down to growth, maturing and the way you communicate with your audience. Not only does it feel authentic but it’s hugely educational and inspiring at the same time. Makes me wanna make more stuff. Keep doing your thing bro, at this rate you’ll be taking Deakins spot in no time.
@MaikHansen 8 ай бұрын
this intro is INSANE man!! Love to see how you developed your filmmaking style and transfer it here to youtube 🙏🏼❤
@Fungustus1 17 күн бұрын
Definitely killed every example here my dude! Thanks for your helpful tips!
@naamSafal 9 ай бұрын
After 3 Years of Cinematography now I know how to use Light.......I love the concept of Reflecting & Diffusing Light to the Subject.........
@axelgiraud2510 4 ай бұрын
8:30 it's litteraly amazing
@anthonynanthavongsa1540 10 ай бұрын
5 years later, I found myself back into filmmaking. So happy to see how far you've come. I used to watch you back at 2k subs..... Well done on this video, you made it look so effortless!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Wow... I can't tell you how much I appreciate this. Thanks for sticking around 🙏
@RapAnimeMangaSpace 2 күн бұрын
I absolutely loved this video
@shaandhaddha 10 ай бұрын
Love the edit, especially the sound effects. Great work, Ryan! 🙌🏼
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton! 😅
@PizzlesTechTime 10 ай бұрын
You're 100% Right.... I've been struggling with lighting so much.
@priyankbhadkamkar 10 ай бұрын
Incredible!
@valducept5335 8 ай бұрын
Amazing resource! Thanks for doing this video and sharing your insights & lights Ryan!
@RyanKao 8 ай бұрын
Glad to hear you liked it! Thanks for being here!!
@Bankole_ 10 ай бұрын
I can't wait to put this into practice!
@kaspergaram 10 ай бұрын
Not sure why I've never come across your channel before. Superb video!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the watch!!
@OrlisthePurpleDragon 3 ай бұрын
ok this was actually awesome. i also loved the editing. thx for these awesome, and finally HANDS ON VIDEOS.
@billwdwc 4 ай бұрын
Very nice . Thanks for this . Would love to see more light breakdowns
@surge337 10 ай бұрын
So cool! ❤
@ignited_productions 7 ай бұрын
Great video Ryan !! Thsnks
@johnffrench4340 8 ай бұрын
And he nailed it! fantastic!
@jadengriggs42 9 ай бұрын
Dude, your channel is literally what I’ve been looking for. Your an incredibly gifted film maker and editor and very knowledgeable! And your channel is about sharing that and teaching others that, and it’s done well?!? Props 👏👏👏 I’m subscribed.
@RyanKao 9 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks for taking the time to watch and subscribe man! I hope to keep it up. 🙏
@spaceshipjoyride 6 ай бұрын
you know what...this video is pretty well lit
@alexyvideomotionvfx2261 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience with us! Gonna get one of those Nanlite lights asap
@jacques_crafford 10 ай бұрын
RYAN! I really enjoyed watching this! The way you piece these together is amazing, retention + a quality tutorial well done dude!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Jacques! That means a lot man. I really appreciate that
@ItsApondi 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this fantastic video! Your time and effort in creating this amazing content are much appreciated!
@RyanKao 9 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!!
@isaiahshotit585 10 ай бұрын
This was DOPE! Lotta gems in this joint!💎💎💎
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Yoo thank you so much bro
@miguelafabad 10 ай бұрын
Loved seeing the setups man! My favorite one was the bedroom lighting! Gotta appreciate the work you put in for this one 👏🏼
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Miguel!! Thanks so much brother
@M.A.D.C.J 10 ай бұрын
It’s crazy how every video you post just gets better and better, like your details are insane, I can’t wait to hang out with you one day and learn some things from you, I want to get better at my storytelling and filmmaking in my channel, lately I have had some crappy imposter syndrome and comparing my growth to alot of my mutuals hitting crazy numbers, but I have to remember this is my own journey, and I want to change my life these next 6 months, and this video really put it in perspective for me, I need to keep creating. Thanks for being such an awesome person.
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Dude Mikey, I can't tell you how much this means to me man. I truly value and I appreciate your support after all these years.. and hearing stuff like this truly makes so much of what I do beyond worth it. Let's get together ASAP bro. We're in Culver!
@KeoTsang 10 ай бұрын
Loved how well put together and educational this video is, gave me a whole new perspective!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Appreciate that a lot 🙏🙏
@LarimoreStudios 10 ай бұрын
Your choice of music, the way you told this story, the whole thing was incredible! Great job!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so so much! Really glad you liked this one
@Blanch04 7 ай бұрын
This was great!
@rissamayrox 10 ай бұрын
THE TUBE DRESS DUVE. So good. and so is this edit. It'll be my first time stepping on set as a Gaffer on a short film this weekend- and this video made me even more excited and inspired to start shaping some light 💡💯
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Turns out the wife's clothes are the real MVP here... Haha And that's amazing, best of luck to you to this weekend! Thanks for watching!!
@Alexproduction27 10 ай бұрын
love your quality and expertise in how much time you put in this definitely does not go unnoticed.
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Appreciate this Alex! Thanks for watching!!
@wearetrackclub 10 ай бұрын
Loved this breakdown! The way you use your creativity and expertise to shape the light in different ways is incredible 🔥
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks so much! 🙏
@Mr.P3rsonMan 10 ай бұрын
This is a beautiful video. Please do more lighting stuff! I would love to see a full video on lighting!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'll definitely consider adding another one to the list.
@GlobalShutterNY 10 ай бұрын
So correct - it is ALL about the light (and shadow of course...) - nowadays basically every camera can record 'cinematic' quality images- but the lighting is what makes the image 'cinematic'...
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more! Thanks for stopping by!
@treeman7856 3 ай бұрын
As a photographer getting into video... WOW, that's all I can really say.
@RyanKao 3 ай бұрын
Appreciate this! And best of luck to you.
@devkantsingh 7 ай бұрын
Amazing video and the way you explain it . ❤❤
@MLRC1993 22 сағат бұрын
Love you bro
@lauritee 10 ай бұрын
I agree. Lighting has become so important in my workflow. Awesome video and love the breakdown!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
I appreciate that a ton!
@carlacarapetyan 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the value you shared with us in this video! It would be incredible to have share with us more about each lights' settings and options. If we would to have only one of these, which one would you recommend us? And if we can't afford those types of light yet, what kind of light would you recommend starting with? Maybe any kind of light that ideally has the bi-color option, accompanied by a reflector? I wish you all the best in your creative experience 🥰
@BlaXxCasanova 7 ай бұрын
Such a great video! Very helpful as lighting has been my hardest grasp as a cinematographer.
@aalsi_editor 17 күн бұрын
Amazing video, 📷👏👏👏 learnt alot
@2011troya 9 ай бұрын
The layers in this video speaks volumes of the production value. This is amazing, subbed for this
@RyanKao 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much man. Great feedback to hear
@velbixfilms 10 ай бұрын
I am enjoying every bit of your editing style. And thanks a million for such a valuable information.
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
This means a lot. Thanks for taking the time to watch !!
@reganbacalla2890 4 ай бұрын
Your bg music and sounds also is soooo goooooddddd, DOPE
@RyanKao 3 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!!!
@justpixelating 10 ай бұрын
This has to be one the greatest videos I have ever seen to understand lighting. Edit is so on point loved it 💕💕💕💕
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Wow, that means a ton! 🙏🙏
@jordanjcreates 10 ай бұрын
This was so insightful man, thank you for making this!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Jordan!!
@shadowboxer2747 10 ай бұрын
This is a lot of work. Extremely great effort 👏👏👏
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot! 😊
@ScareTimeStudios 12 күн бұрын
Great tips!! So I’m finding out that I just need something black to block fill light. When you used your wife’s dress…it was at that point that I knew I didn’t need to go out and buy some fancy black cloth to block my fill light. Thanks for the video!
@MisterAndTheMuse 8 ай бұрын
So well done. I agree, light is everything!
@RyanKao 8 ай бұрын
👍
@iamchrisyap 10 ай бұрын
Great value in this. Learned a lot. Thank you!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that man. Thanks for watching!!
@Juanmatocco 10 ай бұрын
This is great! Thank you Ryan!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Juan!! 🙏
@colorgradingcentral 10 ай бұрын
This was a dope title, learned a lot. Nice to see how you think through different shots.
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Appreciate that!! Thanks for watching.
@toshmeister92 10 ай бұрын
Wow! Thanks for this video Ryan. Lighting for sure is the most underappreciated and also aspect of cinematography and I'm still learning a ton
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
So glad you liked it! I hope to share more on lighting soon!
@Brian-Hansen 10 ай бұрын
Great video, Ryan. I agree, lighting techniques are often overlooked. When I focused on light is when my projects started to look so much better!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
So glad you related! Thanks for watching Brian!
@user-bg8vz9ki2d 5 ай бұрын
dude you are awesome for sharing this info and also really talented
@RyanKao 5 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! Thank you!!
@bmefilms6879 10 ай бұрын
man this was really good!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
🙏
@ThomasMac 3 ай бұрын
Great content/info! Thank you!
@RyanKao 3 ай бұрын
My pleasure!!
@maybejensen 10 ай бұрын
Hey Ryan. Absolutely stellar video, I was glued to my TV from start to finish. Great work 🎉
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Ahh man thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏
@mikeyi4304 10 ай бұрын
Incredible video Ryan. Thank you
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!!
@adotwhite 10 ай бұрын
BRUH. crazy good breakdown from start to finish! appreciate all the knowledge you dropped!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Appreciate that! Thanks for watching man!
@themikericciofficial 10 ай бұрын
Great work as always bro!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Appreciate it! Cheers man!
@_jonkent 10 ай бұрын
Really great videos! Keep em coming!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Will do!!!
@adrienvillez 8 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful well done video! Thank you! Gonna have to watch this again!
@RyanKao 8 ай бұрын
Appreciate this Adrien!! 🤗
@selfai1238 8 ай бұрын
clicked for a the title, stayed for the edit style. 🔥🔥🔥
@RyanKao 8 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!! This was a fun one 🙌
@juzzonmorris 5 ай бұрын
Bro.. your knowledge of light taming is most impressive! Thanks for sharing👊🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥
@RyanKao 5 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!! 🙌
@SomethingGeneric 10 ай бұрын
This video is so informative and engaging, keep up the great work!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@LeoDuff 9 ай бұрын
What a video, well done! It's the best explanation I've seen about the importance of light!
@RyanKao 9 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton for this comment man! And thanks for the visit!!
@antoinenguyen4388 10 ай бұрын
Brother, love your editing style. Visuals and storytelling always top notch!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
That means a lot! Thank you 🙏🙏
@markothirring1746 2 ай бұрын
Wow, great video Ryan
@RyanKao 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark!
@llMick 9 ай бұрын
Ryan, you rock mate! Love the content.
@RyanKao 8 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!!!
@pipsterr__ 9 ай бұрын
This was so detailed and helpful!
@RyanKao 9 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@TrueLegacyStudio 9 ай бұрын
This video was super entertaining to watch! great video!!
@RyanKao 9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
@peacelivingstone 10 ай бұрын
Finally! An actual step-by-step lighting tutorial Thanks
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Thanks for watching.
@MikeWolfSoriano 7 ай бұрын
Facts bro. It’s what separates a video from being just a video and being an actual film. This is true “cinematic”
@JBscripts 10 ай бұрын
Great video. The tutorials are on point and your editing is superb 👌👌
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!
@benfromsg 10 ай бұрын
KZfaq brought me here and I am glad it did. You remind me of Jesse Driftwood. I loved that your tutorial, like his, is *truly* cinematic, and I don't mean it lightly. From the scripting the stanzas the music selection the lighting , all go towards telling a story. Alot of people I've seen claim that they are "filmmakers" or "cinematographers" but man oh man, the work they put out show that they are just at the level of videographers at the end of the day, aspiring to be what they claim to be. I am personally working towards putting it altogether myself and working towards a cinematic goal, adding bits and pieces in the content I make - bettering the framing, improving the staging and now learning how to shape lights from you. This was good inspiration!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Wow, seriously thank you so much for this comment. I really appreciate your perspective and support. It’s a honor to be mention amongst Jesse! I hope your creative journey continues to thrive and grow! Let me know how I can help
@bynicolaasjoosten 9 ай бұрын
this is amzing, thanks for the great info
@RyanKao 9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!!
@nickjohnson1299 9 ай бұрын
Great video mate!
@RyanKao 8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 🤗
@AuthenTech 10 ай бұрын
Great work man
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much my man. Appreciate you stopping by 🙏
@JAYKEEOUT 9 ай бұрын
amazing video sooooo helpful! thank you!
@RyanKao 9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!! 👍
@epidemicmediafilms 10 ай бұрын
Thank you learned a lot here !!! 🎉
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks!!
@R_E_T_I_E_F 9 ай бұрын
Brilliant video, thank you!
@RyanKao 9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@feanor.mk4 9 ай бұрын
Basically this video is a masterclass
@RyanKao 9 ай бұрын
Yo I appreciate this!!
@rahulgavel925 10 ай бұрын
This is a perfect tutorial video on lighting and that starting scene was amazing really liked the montage 🔥
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Ahh thank you so much!!
@rahulgavel925 10 ай бұрын
@@RyanKao please make me your assistant.
@SoySpider 9 ай бұрын
Please, PLEASE make MORE videos like this, explaining the light you use in every situation, I learnt so much from this video. New suscriber!
@RyanKao 9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and subscribing!!
@RetroBreak 10 ай бұрын
Interesting way of thinking about film making! Lighting is super important!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
It really is! Thanks for watching!!
@markgatus96 10 ай бұрын
This fuels my inspiration to continue learning filmmaking. Thank you!!!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Ahh so glad!!
@derlijncosta 6 ай бұрын
great content, love it!
@RyanKao 6 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!!
@PC-sl8nd 9 ай бұрын
Seamless convergence of technique and well-crafted editing.
@RyanKao 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@CreativeDEZ 10 ай бұрын
Great video, appreciate your knowledge of lighting.
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@attiyt 9 ай бұрын
Brilliant video! Very insightful.
@RyanKao 9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kodewilliams 10 ай бұрын
The first 50 seconds of this video hooked me in a new way Ryan, immaculate cuts and sound design in this video.
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Really appreciate this Kode, thanks for watching!
@AbdulbasitYT 10 ай бұрын
Loved it, plz make more of such lighting breakdowns
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Thanks man! I just might!!
@AbdulbasitYT 10 ай бұрын
@@RyanKao as a DOP myself, these are very fun and interesting to watch, I often sometimes laugh and relate to some of the struggles and lighting schemes and other times I pick stuff up to try it next time! 🤝
@edwardleefilms 10 ай бұрын
This by far one of your best KZfaq videos. I feel like thats saying a lot because all your videos are heat haha. Well done brother!
@RyanKao 10 ай бұрын
Ed!!! Thank you so much brother. This means a lot…
@DreamImperiumCreativeStudios 4 ай бұрын
Nice Presentation!!
@RyanKao 4 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!!
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